Marlie
Every Marlie since 1937 — 4,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlie
Marlie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,422 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 4,542 American babies have been named Marlie. Its peak came in 2009, when 306 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marlie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1,422 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,582 |
| 2023 | 132 | #1,592 |
| 2022 | 150 | #1,472 |
| 2021 | 162 | #1,368 |
| 2020 | 157 | #1,395 |
| 2019 | 162 | #1,389 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1,485 |
| 2017 | 144 | #1,532 |
| 2016 | 185 | #1,299 |
| 2015 | 207 | #1,208 |
| 2014 | 203 | #1,202 |
| 2013 | 223 | #1,100 |
| 2012 | 160 | #1,428 |
| 2011 | 187 | #1,275 |
| 2010 | 200 | #1,213 |
| 2009 | 306 | #895 |
| 2008 | 301 | #912 |
| 2007 | 141 | #1,597 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,857 |
| 2005 | 99 | #1,945 |
| 2004 | 82 | #2,187 |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,402 |
| 2002 | 70 | #2,323 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,477 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,696 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,056 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,461 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,378 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,253 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,777 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlie in 2025?
Marlie ranked #1,422 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlie?
4,542 babies have been named Marlie in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlie most popular?
Marlie peaked in 2009, when 306 newborns received the name.
Is Marlie a boy or girl name?
Marlie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlie rising or falling?
Marlie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.